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For years, business leaders have said that young people need the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in order to succeed in the workplace. That’s one major reason for the growing interest in deeper learning in schools. But data on how well young people can demonstrate those competencies has been sparse and mostly anecdotal.